Foreign Friendly Taxi in Kyoto

Recently more and more people from foreign countries come to Japan for sightseeing. You may be concerned about language because usual taxi driver cannot speak English at all. You do not have to be worried. Japanese government designates some taxis as the foreign friendly taxis. You can find a taxi stop for the foreign friendly taxis in Kyoto station. It is located in taxi stop of Karasuma exit in the station. In addition, you are able to use IC cards like ICOCA, Suica and so on to pay taxi fare. You do not have to pay by cash by using these cards. Suica is the most convenient IC card when you go to Kyoto from Tokyo. You can use Suica in whole area of East Japan. Travelling Kyoto is getting easier for people abroad.

Recommended Taxi Companies

I will make a list of taxi companies for you to offer lovely taxi services.

Doi Taxi

Mr. Doi himself takes you the destination! He has a certification as a licenced guide. He is a very experienced taxi driver so you should have a great sophisticated Kyoto trip. Some taxi drivers are able to guide you not only give you a ride.

MK Taxi

The company’s hospitality is very high level. It has experiences to host foreign government officials. There are a lot of options so you can choose your favourite car.

Example information
Capacity: 4 people (It depends on what kind of car you get on)
Fare: 18,030 yen per hour per car (It depends on what kind of car you get on)
(Note: It is only taxi fate without any additional fee like highway toll. Meter fare is written on the webpage)
Website: http://www.mktaxi-japan.com/taxi

Yasaka Taxi

It has a lot of taxis and they have well-experienced drivers. They have hosted various VIPs from foreign countries before. Yasaka Taxi company offers hourly use services and transfer service for long distance.

Facility: Wifi (It depends on cars, so you ask the company when you make reservation)
Capacity: 4 people (It depends on what kind of car you get on)
Fare: 32,580 yen until 4 hours per car (It depends on what kind of car you get on)
(Note: It is only taxi fate without any additional fee like highway toll.)
Web site: http://www.yasaka.jp/english/